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Call for Applications: Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon 4.0!( Up to One Million Naira cash prize )

Blessing Joseph by Blessing Joseph
October 29, 2024
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Call for Applications: Naija SDGs Fintech Hackathon 4.0!( Up to of One Million Naira cash prize )
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This initiative, spearheaded by the Financial Centre for Sustainability Lagos (FC4S Lagos) and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, aims to harness the transformative potential of fintech 💡 to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 🌍This year’s hackathon will gather innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs to create pioneering solutions addressing key global challenges.

In 2024, we are focusing on three thematic areas through the HEW Challenge: Health, Energy and Water. Participants will develop fintech-driven solutions that:

💊 Health – Enhance healthcare access and delivery, addressing pressing issues like financing healthcare services and promoting innovative healthcare models.
⚡ Energy – Contribute to clean energy transition efforts, leveraging fintech to improve access to affordable and sustainable energy.
💧 Water – Promote access to clean water, addressing water scarcity and improving resource management using financial technology solutions.

Eligibility  
We welcome proposals from:
🚀 Ideation-Stage Startups and Growth-Stage Companies
🌱 Social Enterprises and Non-Profit Organisations
🎓 University Teams

Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:
✨ Innovation and Creativity – Novel approaches to solving SDG-related challenges using fintech and AI.
📊 Feasibility – The technical and financial viability of the proposed solution.
🌍 Scalability– Potential for expansion across regions or sectors.
💡 Impact – Alignment with one or more SDGs, and measurable positive social or environmental outcomes.

Benefits

🎯 Tailored training programs
🛠️ Access to essential business tools and products, including cloud, marketing, and operations support
📢 Marketing and promotion opportunities
📱 Airtime/Data support for teams
👩‍🏫 Mentorship from tech, business, and community leaders
đź’¸ A cash prize of *One Million Naira* for each of the top three winners

How to Apply
Click HERE to Apply

 

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